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Nov. 15 – a day many consider a holiday. Even those who don’t personally observe the opening day of deer season can have something to be thankful for. Not only can they count on family, friends and co-workers skipping work …

“The Grouse Machine” serves “The King” – and in the process, various habitants of Michigan’s forests benefit. The machine is a Caterpillar skid steer with a forestry-mulching head that the Ruffed Grouse Society uses to create habitat for the organization’s …

Mark VanBogelen does what he can for Mother Nature … and what he can do is cook. “We’d been out all morning with the Michigan United Conservation Clubs cutting down invasive shrubs in some deep snow and I found out …

Live in the D – WDIV Wednesday, October 25, 2017 As the weather cools down, Michigan wildlife begin gearing up for winter. Species like squirrels gather food, many species of birds migrate south, and other animals prepare to hibernate during …

Merlin acts like a puppy again. Nose to the ground, the 10-year-old chocolate Lab bounds across the grassy field hot on the scent. Approaching a thicket, he flushes a ring-necked pheasant into the bright morning sky. It’s a sight to …

Where in the Wild? – FOX17 Tuesday, October 17, 2017 Trout are an important species because they are a prime indicator of the health of a stream. Trout Unlimited is a national organization with more than 150,000 members organized into …

Autumn is the perfect time to get outdoors in Detroit. In addition to traditional favorites such as color tours, pumpkin patches and apple cider, fall also provides a wide variety of outdoor recreation opportunities. “Anyone who has had the chance …

eightWest – WOODTV Monday, September 25, 2017 The Rogue River State Game Area covers over 6,000 acres in Kent County, and while it has been a popular destination for Michigan hunters, it is also a great destination for people interested …